Chief Financial Officer

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch in Billings, MT seeks a Chief Financial Officer to oversee all financial operations, guide the executive team, and safeguard assets. You will lead accounting, budgeting, audits, and financial reporting to the CEO and Board, ensuring regulatory compliance and sound internal controls.

The role requires by- design 10+ years in leadership in healthcare finance or public accounting, with at least 5 years in senior leadership, plus strong analytical and communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
• 10 years of professional work experience in a leadership role in Behavioral Healthcare or Public Accounting with Healthcare Financial Management experience with a minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership or executive capacity.

Responsibilities

• Supervisory Responsibilities: Provides leadership and supervision to the accounting department as outlined in the supervisor duties below.
• Interviews, hiring, onboarding, and training employees. Conducts staff evaluations, job performance management (including coaching/counseling), and corrective action.
• Responsible for ensuring appropriate staff training and education programs are provided. Schedule and conduct regular staff meetings.
• Demonstrates effective management of a team toward achievement of goals, including appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Daily and Monthly Responsibilities: Manage all financial resources of the company and make decisions to aid its growth.
• Oversee the matter of finance as well to make decisions regarding budget and financial plans of YBGR.
• Prepare financial reports regarding the performance of YBGR for the CEO and Board of Directors.
• Lead process for preparation of annual operating and capital budgets.
• Assure completion of annual audits according to established board and contract due dates
• Advise ELC and Board regarding all laws and reporting requirements related to financial operations of YBGR.
• Review and update all YBGR financial policies and procedures annually.
• Oversee employee benefit plans, with particular emphasis on maximizing a cost-effective benefits package.
• Maintain appropriate property and liability insurance coverage.
• Maintain speed and accuracy of billing and client payments.
• Contribute to the strategic goals and outcomes of the agency as measured by the development and achievement of individual, departmental, and organizational goals and outcomes. Participate in Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) goals of the organization individually and as a team member.
• Deal constructively and helpfully with all other members of the organization.
• Fully support and model the mission and values of YBGR.
• Adhere to all policies, systems, safety requirements, and procedures of the organization.
• Take the initiative to identify problems and seek out solutions.
• Be a professional representative of the organization to those outside it.
• Participate and engage in monthly supervision/coaching meetings with the supervisor.
• Be aware of the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics ofpersonsserved.
• Participate in required training as appropriate to the position and beneficial to YBGR.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Financial leadership

Team supervision

Strategic planning

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Risk management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Job description

Introduction

YBGR, WHERE YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

We have employees providing services to youth throughout Montana, working to change the trajectory of children's livesand havinga positive impact.

We are a family of YBGR staff providing services to youth throughout Montana, working to change the trajectory of children’s lives – to help them heal and recover!

Overview

TheChief Financial Officer (CFO) of Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch will be responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the organization, providing strategic guidance to the executive team, and ensuring the company's financial health and stability. The CFO will play a pivotal role in driving financial strategy, optimizing performance, and safeguarding assets.

Responsibilities

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Provides leadership and supervision to the accounting department as outlined in the supervisor duties below.

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Plans and directs work, ensuring that work schedules are adhered to and assigning specific duties to subordinate staff.
• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and training employees. Conducts staff evaluations, job performance management (including coaching/counseling), and corrective action.
• Responsible for ensuring appropriate staff training and education programs are provided. Schedule and conduct regular staff meetings.
• Demonstrates effective management of a team toward achievement of goals, including appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Manage all financial resources of the company and make decisions to aid its growth.
• Oversee the matter of finance as well to make decisions regarding budget and financial plans of YBGR.
• Prepare financial reports regarding the performance of YBGR for the CEO and Board of Directors.
• Lead process for preparation of annual operating and capital budgets.
• Assure completion of annual audits according to established board and contract due dates
• Advise ELC and Board regarding all laws and reporting requirements related to financial operations of YBGR.
• Review and update all YBGR financial policies and procedures annually.
• Oversee employee benefit plans, with particular emphasis on maximizing a cost-effective benefits package.
• Maintain appropriate property and liability insurance coverage.
• Maintain speed and accuracy of billing and client payments.
• Contribute to the strategic goals and outcomes of the agency as measured by the development and achievement of individual, departmental, and organizational goals and outcomes. Participate in Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) goals of the organization individually and as a team member.
• Deal constructively and helpfully with all other members of the organization.
• Fully support and model the mission and values of YBGR.
• Adhere to all policies, systems, safety requirements, and procedures of the organization.
• Take the initiative to identify problems and seek out solutions.
• Be a professional representative of the organization to those outside it.
• Participate and engage in monthly supervision/coaching meetings with the supervisor.
• Be aware of the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics ofpersonsserved.
• Participate in required training as appropriate to the position and beneficial to YBGR.
• Other duties as assigned.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• 21 years old or older.
• Criminal / Child Abuse Clearance:Must pass criminal record and child abuse registry background check as required by the State of Montana.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
• 10 years of professional work experience in a leadership role in Behavioral Healthcare or Public Accounting with Healthcare Financial Management experiencewith a minimum of 5 years in a senior leadership or executive capacity.

Required Abilities/Skills

• Information Systems:Experience upgrading legacy financial architectures, and the ability to align technology investments with corporate strategy.
• Supervision:Supervised and mentored an accounting team of five or more professionals, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with financial reporting standards.
• Financial Strategy & Planning:Partner with the CEO and executive team to drive long-term business planning.
• Financial Reporting & Accounting:Oversee finance and accounting departments to ensure accurate preparation of income statements, balance sheets, and regulatory compliance.
• Cash Flow Management & Budgeting:Monitor liquidity, direct budget processes, and build financial forecasts to support daily operations and future expansion.
• Risk Management:Identify and mitigate financial, legal, and operational risks through the implementation of financial controls and contingency plans.
• Other Skills:Exceptional data analysis and negotiation are a must, along with executive-level communication and leadership abilities.
• Demonstrate being self-motivated, self-disciplined, and diligent with forward thinking.
• Demonstrate the ability to think of their team over self and define success collectively rather than individually.
• The ability to effectively interact and communicate with others. These skills are essential for building and maintaining relationships, collaborating with colleagues, resolving conflicts, and navigating various social situations.
• Demonstrate the following values.
• • Faith - is being sure of successfully achieving our mission, based upon our trust in a loving creator.
  • Integrity - doing what is right, putting the needs of others above your own, and living by the highest values.
  • Relationship - being committed to one another in a mutually respectful, dignified, healthy, and honoring manner.
  • Stewardship is the use of any resource or talent entrusted to YBGR to fulfillourmission and values.